Equipment
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Class 8 Engine Sales Dive 21%
Class 8 engine installations in North America plummeted during the first half of 2013, dropping 21.2% to 119,057, WardsAuto.com reported.
August 12, 2013Bill Would Ban Double-Decker Trailers for Interstate Transportation of Horses
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate last week would make illegal the interstate transportation of horses in double-decker trailers.
August 12, 2013Ritchie Bros.’ Second-Quarter Income Dips
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers said its second-quarter profit slipped from a year ago to $30 million, or 28 cents per share, from $31.3 million, or 29 cents, a year ago.
August 6, 2013Component Makers Report Mixed 2Q Results
Three component manufacturers reported mixed second-quarter results compared with the same period last year.
August 5, 2013Eaton’s 2Q Earnings Rise
Eaton Corp. said Friday its second-quarter earnings rose, due in part to its $13 billion acquisition of Ireland-based Cooper Industries last year.
August 2, 2013Goodyear’s Earnings More Than Double
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s second-quarter earnings more than doubled as its operating income jumped 27%, improving in all four of its global regions.
July 31, 2013Meritor Reports Fiscal Third-Quarter Loss
Meritor Inc. reported a loss for its fiscal third quarter and completed the sale of its 50% stake in a Brazilian company, the truck component maker said Wednesday.
July 31, 2013Wabash’s Second-Quarter Income Rises
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said its second-quarter income increased and that it expects a “significant increase” in trailer shipments in the third quarter.
July 31, 2013Cummins’ 2Q Income Declines
Engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter earnings declined from a year ago, but sales increased on higher demand in the North American medium-duty truck market.
July 30, 2013Commercial Vehicle Group Reports 2Q Loss
Commercial Vehicle Group reported a second-quarter loss, the truck and auto components maker said.
July 23, 2013